January 10, 20241 yr 32 minutes ago, Michael said: Since he's not an American, I guess he can't get Express payments anymore. maybe he can go hang out with Sixto at that Diner's Club
January 19, 20241 yr A more detailed report on the story: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39340208/wander-franco-investigation-mlb-details
January 20, 20241 yr 14 hours ago, rmc523 said: A more detailed report on the story: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39340208/wander-franco-investigation-mlb-details
January 23, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, SilverBullet said: I Wander what's gonna happen next in this case? Another article will come out where it turned out he said even more stupid shit that digs him even deeper into this hole that he's in.
January 23, 20241 yr 10 minutes ago, Michael said: Another article will come out where it turned out he said even more stupid shit that digs him even deeper into this hole that he's in. The dude should invest in a shovel making business.
January 23, 20241 yr 7 minutes ago, SilverBullet said: The dude should invest in a shovel making business. Some people are such treasures that you just want to bury them.
July 10, 20241 yr https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/reports-dominican-prosecutors-bring-formal-charges-against-wander-franco.html Prosecutors in the Dominican Republic have brought formal charges against Wander Franco, tweets Juan Arturo Recio of ESPN. Franco is officially facing charges of sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor, according to the report. Franco has been on administrative leave for the entire 2024 season. He has not played in the majors since social media allegations came to light last August accusing Franco of having sexual relations with a 14-year-old girl. The age of consent in the Dominican Republic is 18. In January, prosecutors claimed that Franco paid the girl’s mother the equivalent of thousands of dollars to remain silent about the alleged abuse. According to a Spanish-language report from Listín Diario, the girl’s mother is facing charges of trafficking, sexual exploitation and money laundering. While prosecutors initially indicated they were considering charging Franco with commercial/sexual exploitation and money laundering, a judge lessened the potential charges against him to sexual and psychological abuse. Those charges come with a potential prison term of two to five years. The court gave prosecutors until July to determine whether to officially bring charges, which they have decided to do.
July 10, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, Das Texan said: Would being forced to play for the Miami Marlins be an appropriate jail sentence? Chair for you too.
July 10, 20241 yr Recio further reports that in a Wednesday press release, Dominican authorities have indicated Franco will also be accused of human trafficking (in addition to prior charges of sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor). The additional charge comes with potential for as much as 20 years in prison. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times relays on X that Franco is no longer on administrative leave. The Rays requested he be moved to the restricted list and MLB approved their request. Franco won’t be paid nor will he receive service time while on the restricted list.
June 27Jun 27 Wander Franco Found Guilty Of Sexual Abuse - MLB Trade RumorsWander Franco has been found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic, according to reporting from Juan Arturo Recio and Jeff Passan of ESPN. He has received a two-year suspended sentence and will have to serve the sentence if he doesn’t meet certain conditions. The primary condition is that he does not approach minors with sexual intentions.In August of 2023, investigators in the D.R. began looking into accusations that the Rays shortstop had engaged in a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl while he was 21. The age of consent in that country is 18. In July of 2024, Franco was formally charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor, as well as human trafficking. In September of last year, it was reported that the case would proceed to trial....Throughout the proceedings, accusations had also emerged against the girl’s mother, that she received payments from Franco worth thousands of dollars to remain silent about her daughter’s abuse. Per Recio and Passan, she has been found guilty of trafficking her daughter and sentenced to ten years in prison.Major League Baseball released a statement on the verdict today, relayed by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. “Major League Baseball is proud to have a collectively bargained Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy that reflects our commitment to these issues. We are aware of today’s verdict in the Wander Franco trial and will conclude our investigation at the appropriate time.” Per that policy, the league can impose discipline even in the absence of legal charges.Back in 2021, Franco and the Rays signed an 11-year, $182MM extension which was set to run through 2032. In the wake of his conviction, it’s unclear if he’ll be able to get the work visa necessary for him to return to the United States. Edited June 27Jun 27 by rmc523
June 27Jun 27 1 hour ago, rmc523 said:The primary condition is that he does not approach minors with sexual intentions.I mean...
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